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Lot# 3093 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3093 New South Wales

    1856 (Jan 7): Diadem 2 d. ultramarine, Plate I, imperforate, a fine unused corner block of four from upper left of the sheet, positions 1-2/13-14, of outstanding fresh colour with part of the scrolling marginal imprint at left, couple of negligible gum thins from previous hinge and light vertical crease affects two stamps but not the delightful appearance, large part og.  A rare and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 11 Feb 1964, lot 364.rn                       Collection Dr. W. R. D. Wiggins, RL, London, 26 Nov 1981, lot 1837.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF